Afternoon Tea

About Afternoon Tea

This smooth blend was created to be enjoyed with sweets during afternoon tea. It is said that the tradition of afternoon tea began in the 19th century when Duchess Anna Maria filled the gap between lunch and dinner with tea and light snacks. Its gentle flavor pairs well with scones and sandwiches.

How to brew

Good tea comes down to three basics: the amount of leaves, fresh boiling water, and steeping time. Use about one teaspoon (3g) of leaves per cup, pour freshly boiled water at 95–100°C briskly over them, put the lid on the pot, and steep for 2.5–3 minutes. When the leaves circulate up and down in the pot (the 'jumping' effect), the aroma and flavor come out well.

As a milk tea

Full-bodied teas pair well with milk. Use slightly more leaves and steep a bit longer (3–4 minutes) for a strong brew, then add room-temperature milk afterwards. Not overheating the milk lets the tea's aroma shine.

As iced tea

Brew strong with double the leaves, then pour all at once over a glass full of ice to chill it rapidly (the on-the-rocks method). Quick chilling prevents 'cream down' (the cloudiness that forms when tea cools) for a clear result.

A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.

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